Utilizing Timelines, Charts, and Graphs in Social Studies Instruction
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Reading a Bar Graph
What data is this bar graph showing?
Population of Rome (100 CE)
Compared to Modern US Cities
(2014 CE)
O how the population of Rome has changed over time
1.6
1.4
O how the population of ancient Rome compares to
those of modern cities
O why the population of ancient Rome was so small
compared to modern cities
Population (Millions)
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
0.2
0.0
O why the population of ancient Rome was so large
compared to modern cities
San
Francisco
Ancient
Rome
Philadelphia
City